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Temporary Spectator Stand/Seating for Bowls Tournamenthttps://forum.julianhainesbowls.uk/showthread.php?35067-Temporary-Spectator-Stand-Seating-for-Bowls-Tournament&goto=newpost
Tue, 15 Jan 2019 19:16:17 GMTDoes anyone have any experience of hiring temporary stand(s) for a bowls (or similar) tournament ? I'm trying to get an idea of the cost for a temporary stand for say 100 people. There are lots of companies online that seem to do this, but I was wondering if any forum members have any recommendations ?
]]>Talk Shop!SteveJhttps://forum.julianhainesbowls.uk/showthread.php?35067-Temporary-Spectator-Stand-Seating-for-Bowls-TournamentClub situation and membership playing skip.https://forum.julianhainesbowls.uk/showthread.php?35059-Club-situation-and-membership-playing-skip&goto=newpost
Thu, 27 Dec 2018 12:30:39 GMTWe have a strange situation in our club that I'm sure others may have in their club too. I think it's worth talking about, as maybe we can find a solution from what others do?

We have a declining club membership, so lots of new players are asked to skip within months of first starting bowling. Many buy very narrow bowls and simply try to run up the middle when in any trouble, few learn to draw well. Some have tried wider drawing bowls but cannot get line or length and because they skip mostly, don't have the chance to draw much. (Hope that makes some sense?)

I've played these people many times, though I mostly play lead outside and inside the club. These people try really hard, but rarely win when playing against a good team and skip. They learn little and we see negative improvement in their game to be honest!

I'm told years ago players served a kind of apprenticeship, being a lead first then moving on. My fear is the quality of bowls is lowering due to this. We now have to play some very poor players in our league games, even though we all know they are just not good enough.

Please note I'm not trying to belittle anyone, or our club in any way. Also I'm not trying to say I'm any better than anyone else, it's not about me.

I just wonder if any other clubs are having the same problems. Has anyone found a solution and how do they deal with it. What does the future hold for our clubs if this continues. Should the clubs do more like make a rule saying members can only skip when having played in other roles for a year or more. I know that sounds draconian but would it work? I'm just throwing ideas out there, surly we have to do something?.Let's keep this light and positive if we can?